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Graphics Card recomendation

  Date: Feb 07    Category: Unix / Linux / Ubuntu    Views: 402
  

I want to start using Unity in all its 3D glory. In order to do so I need a
better graphics systems then the nvidia GeForce 6150 system I currently have.
The motherboard is a BioStar MCP6PB M2+ with an ADM Phenon II X4, 64-bit, 4GB
memory with a 420 watt power supply. I have one unused PCI-Express x16
full-height slot.

Currently I am using a VGA connection but my monitor also has a DVI input that I
would like to start using. I also want a HDMI output.

Any recommendations, what people are using and like. Some of what I have been
looking at on TigerDirect and NewEgg have feedback that says runs hot, Windows
drivers suck. Hopefully with some smart shopping I can keep the problems low and
manageable. So what are folks using as an add-on graphics card?

Want to take advantage of the end-of-year sales.

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3 Answers Found

 
Answer #1    Answered On: Feb 07    

I am using an ATI and it works OTB without proprietary drivers using mesa
for 3D. It has an Radeon 5500 chipset. I have also had good luck with
Nvidia, but the Nouveau driver is not as useful so you need the proprietary
driver to get full desktop effects. I have an Intel chipset on my netook
and have had no problems and it has been in use since 9.04.

 
Answer #2    Answered On: Feb 07    

I am very happy with my Nvidia 9400GT. Its direct successor is the 210 series.
This card is inexpensive but well-rated:
PNY VCGGT5201XPB GeForce GT 520 (Fermi) 1GB 64-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card

I would go to PCMech.com before buying.

 
Answer #3    Answered On: Feb 07    

I'll be following the responses to this,as I'm in the same boat. The
Linux Hardware List is very much out of date WRT video cards.

 
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